A Child Is 3 Hours Postoperative,having Had an Open Reduction

question 50

Multiple Choice

A child is 3 hours postoperative,having had an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a type IV tibial fracture,which is now also casted.Which action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Assess neurovascular status every hour.
• B) Change IV pain medication to oral pills.
• C) Provide an ice bag for 30 minutes every hour.
• D) Teach parents about activity restrictions.

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Definitions:

Reduction in Price

A decrease in the cost at which goods or services are sold, often to stimulate demand or respond to market conditions.

Right to Cure

A legal concept allowing a party in breach of contract the opportunity to fix the violation within a specified period.

Nonconforming Tools

Equipment or tools that do not meet the specific standards or requirements set by a contract or regulation.

Notify

The act of informing someone about something, typically through a formal or official means.